…a boomer muses about life, change, joys, sorrows and freedom from the prison of corporate life.

Bits And Pieces #13

Ah, so many little bits and pieces of stuff have been floating around in my brain! It’s funny how the news is really no longer truly “new,” if you know what I mean. Every day I turn on television and just know that there will be another revelation about Tiger Woods. And also at this time of year, you can bank on the story popping up wherein a house has been burglarized and all of the kids’ Christmas presents have been stolen. And, if you listen a little longer, you’ll hear another story of how the neighbors or some organization all pitched in a replaced all of the presents. Awww!

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This past week the Consumer Protection Agency recalled 150 million Roman shades because children could get choked by the cords. And my first thought was – “Big Brother is intruding more into our lives every day.” I mean, come one, people, for crying out loud! Of course the cords are dangerous to small children and babies! What isn’t? Using their rationale, shouldn’t we recall toasters? Little fingers could be burned! Well, hell, what about anything on a kitchen counter with a cord? Little hands could pull things down. What about recalling bathtubs and sinks? They are clearly drowning hazards! Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera! But wait! I have a better idea that will help protect children! Why don’t we recall (or imprison) all toxic parents who are too damned dumb to watch out for their own children? Wouldn’t that solve a whole lot of problems? I think so!

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I came home one day this past week to find that Santa had left something on my library floor to be assembled. It looked like this:

So, I translated the instructions the best I could and ended up with this!

Whoopee! An air hockey table! I wonder how he knew I wanted one?

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And my final topic is the holiday traffic. Don’t you just HATE it when you get stuck behind some dick in a pick-up truck?

Sorry. And here you thought I was this little angel! Well, I guess it’s better the truth came out now, rather than after I was nominated for the Supreme Court or something… 🙂

I hear ya. But remember, the Consumer Protection Agency wouldn’t have anything to do, thus they would all lose their government (read taxpayer) jobs if they didn’t find fault with something weekly. On a slow week, it’s the cord on window shades. Great bits and pieces.
Merry Christmas, Perfect Lips.

Jayne – Yes I DID want an air hockey table! My outside may be aging, but inside I’m totally a little kid! Trust me, this thing is BIG FUN!!! Fast and crazy, a lot like me! Merry Christmas to you, too! 🙂

Just Me – You make a good point. It’s just annoying! Merry Christmas, you sweet thing!